Line Operator

About the role

Radius Packaging is proud to be honored as:

• Plastics News Processor of the Year — the industry’s highest distinction
• Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025
• Recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award

Radius Packaging offers more than a job—we offer a community. Through educational resources, committees, clubs, and company-wide events, our members are supported in their professional growth and overall well-being—financial, mental, physical, and emotional. We continuously invest in our people and empower them to pursue their passions at work, at home, and in their communities.

Schedule

Full-time status with an alternating 4-day work week:

• Day Shift: 6:50 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:50 PM – 7:00 AM

4 days per week and benefits eligible. Additional hours of overtime available.

Responsibilities

• Pack containers and support packing operations in an active, fast-paced environment to meet customer requirements.
• Use automated and semi-automated equipment on all production lines.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated packing lines, including auto palletizers, tray packers, strappers/wrappers, and labelers.
• Make basic adjustments to machines and provide technical support to the Machine Technician during breaks.
• Monitor final verification of containers to ensure they are free of defects and/or debris.
• Perform visual quality checks, ensure adherence to customer specifications, and accurately document records related to downtime, production, scrap, and process deviations.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing packaging to ensure product stability and conformity during shipments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S standardization.
• Report equipment failures, safety issues, or concerns to leaders.
• Assist production team members in pulling hot plastic.
• Provide training and support to new and current team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, submitting ideas to promote safety, increase productivity, or reduce material scrap.
• Work safely by following all safety policies and proactively participating in the safe work of others.
• Engage in miscellaneous support work as requested by plant leadership, including cleaning other areas, supporting finished goods inventory movement, and collecting trash, cardboard, and recycling materials.
• Assist other teams with open tasks and projects.
• Comply with GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, or government agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to speak and write in English is preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and learning ability regarding technical matters and troubleshooting preferred.
• Must have analytical skills to accurately identify packing information, follow work instructions, and interpret quality specification requirements.
• Capable of following a production schedule and working independently with little supervision.
• Exhibits excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to validate working independently.
• Able to follow internal and external rules, policies, and guidelines independently while working as part of a cohesive production team.
• Familiarity with basic business computer and Microsoft applications and Apple iPad devices and applications.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, with at least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated basic math and measurement skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.